Lean Transformation Lead - Operations Excellence

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Paid time off

Employee well-being

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Operations Efficiency Lead to identify and implement improvements across all operations, driving lean initiatives and process re-engineering to boost productivity and reduce waste.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, process improvement methodologies, and a proven ability to lead change initiatives within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in operations management or process improvement.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Manufacturing sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, analysis, and implementation of initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and deploy lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies across the operations.
• Analyze production processes, identify bottlenecks, and design solutions for optimization.
• Implement performance metrics and dashboards to track operational efficiency and progress.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to drive integrated efficiency improvements.
• Conduct process mapping, value stream analysis, and other diagnostic tools to pinpoint areas for enhancement.
• Manage and execute process improvement projects from conception to completion.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops to build internal capabilities in efficiency improvement.
• Benchmark operational performance against industry best practices and recommend strategic changes.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration

Tools

Process modeling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an Operations Efficiency Lead to identify and implement improvements across all operations, driving lean initiatives and process re-engineering to boost productivity and reduce waste.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, process improvement methodologies, and a proven ability to lead change initiatives within a manufacturing setting.